Retention of altered dwelling house with extended floor area and gallery level

Peter McKiernan has applied to Cavan County Council for permission to retain a dwelling house at Ardloughter in Ballyconnell that was built with alterations from the design originally approved under planning reference 23/60013. The applicant seeks approval for two main changes: an extension of the floor area through a rear addition that now incorporates a gallery level, and minor adjustments to the building’s exterior elevations.

The council received the application on 13 May 2026. A decision was scheduled for 7 July 2026, but the matter was decided on 6 July 2026 under a conditional status. The decision code indicates that the retention permission will be granted subject to conditions set by the council, although the specific conditions are not detailed in the available information.

The application is recorded as “Retention Permission to newly constructed dwelling house (previous approval granted under 23/60013) for the following minor alterations (1) Extended floor area with addition to rear extension & inclusion of gallery level to original building, (2) minor alterations to elevations.” The file reference for this decision is 2660253.

The council’s decision reflects its ongoing review of developments that modify previously approved structures. While the application was ultimately granted on a conditional basis, it remains subject to compliance with any conditions imposed by the council before final approval can be confirmed.

For further details, see Cavan County Council planning file 2660253.

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